News and reports

Today we published our 2023 - 2024 annual report which showcases some of the work we have undertaken last year.

The British Medical Association has announced that GPs will start capping appointments in an immediate work-to-rule action following a dispute over funding levels. Read our response.

Healthwatch Stockport's Information Round-up is published every week. Read about the latest news, updates and events in Stockport.

What are physician associates? Find out about their training and what kind of care they can provide.

Complete our short survey and tell the NHS if you're getting the right help to prevent or deal with sight problems.

Healthwatch Stockport's Information Round-up is published every week. Read about the latest news, updates and events in Stockport.

A poll of 1,504 working-age disabled adults found that 28% have never accessed social care or other support despite potentially being eligible. We call for a fully funded, long-term plan to reform social care.

Today’s figures show that appointments for planned hospital treatment are at 7.6 million. Only 59% of patients waited under 18 weeks for elective care, while the NHS target is 92% of patients being seen in this timeframe.

We have responded to this year's GP Patient Survey.

Communities across England have made it clear that NHS dentistry needs to be fixed – so it’s affordable and accessible. Read more about Healthwatch England's evidence and what changes we’re calling for the NHS and Government to make.

Healthwatch Stockport's Information Round-up is published every week. Read about the latest news, updates and events in Stockport.

Healthwatch Stockport's Information Round-up is published every week. Read about the latest news, updates and events in Stockport.